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Fort Benning Safety Orientation Brief
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Safety Staff
Responsibilities
Training
Composite Risk Management
POVs
Motorcycles
On Post Driving
Other Transportation
Weather
Heat Injury Prevention
Off Post Driving
Cold weather hazards
Important Contact Information
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USAG Fort Benning (IMCOM)
USAG – Safety Office
6811 Vibbert Avenue, Building 18
Staff
- (706) 545-8276
- (706) 545-3676
- (706) 545-3683
- (706) 545-4812
- (706) 545-8716
- (706) 545-4844
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IAW: AR 385–10 PAR 1-5 27 Nov 2013
a. Soldiers and Army civilians at all levels will—
(1) Stop unsafe acts detrimental to Army operations.
(2) Be responsible for accident prevention through the application of the mishap risk management
component of CRM.
(3) Comply with the AR 385-10 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHAct),
safety regulations, the Army Occupational Health Program, work practices, and standing operating
procedures (SOPs).
(4) Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing provided, including
seatbelts, in accordance with training, hazard analyses, work instructions, and as required by the
task at hand.
(5) Report Army accidents, near misses, and hazards in their workplace as soon as possible to
their supervisor or leader.
(6) Employ CRM in all training, missions, activities.
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Required Safety Training
1. Composite Risk Management Basic 2G-F97_DL - Required for all military personnel once in their career.
2. Composite Risk Management Employee 2G-F104_DL - Required for all Civilian Employees once in their career.
3. Supervisor Safety Course - Required for all Supervisors once in their career.
4. Managers Safety Course - Required for all Managers once in their career.
5. Employees Safety Course - Required for all Employees once in their career.
6. Commander’s Safety Course – Required for all Commanders prior to taking command.
7. Additional Duty Safety Officers Course (ADSO) / Collateral Duty Safety Officer Course (CDSO). Required 30 days after being appointed.
Training is completed through ALMS via AKO. https://www.lms.army.mil
Exemptions: If you have taken the ADSO, CDSO or Commanders Safety Course the requirement for CRM, Supervisors, Managers, Employees is fulfilled.
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Risk ManagementATP 5-19
Risk
Management
Process
Assess
Hazards
Develop
Controls
Implement
Controls
Supervise
& Evaluate
Identify
Hazards
2 3
1 4
5
Use Risk Management to:
Conduct Workplace Hazard Analysis (WHA) -of all working environments
Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) – Specific to each job performed
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Automobiles
Accident Avoidance Course (AAC) As part of licensing procedures. Must be completed every 4 years.
Intermediate Traffic Safety Training Course IIIA. Soldiers less than 26 years must complete.
Vehicle specific training Tactical vehicle drivers are required to complete training specific to the vehicle they operate (AR 600–55)
Motorcycles
Basic Rider Course (BRC) Prior to operation of PMV on or Off installation Soldiers must complete.
The Experienced Rider Course (BRC2/ERC) must be completed within 12 months after completion of the BRC, military non-sport bike motorcycle riders will complete the BRC2/ERC.
They Motorcycle Sports Riders Course (MSRC) Must be completed after 12 months of riding experience. To be monitored by the unit motorcycle mentor.
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Required Motorcycle PPE
MC equipped with both left-hand and right-hand
rearview mirrors
Helmet: Must be fastened under chin and meet
DOT Safety Standard No. 218
Eye Protection: Shatter Resistant meeting or
exceeding ANSI Z87.1 standards
Footwear: Over-the ankle, durable leather or
ballistic-type
Protective Clothing
Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
Long trousers
Full-fingered leather gloves
Encouraged to wear reflective colors
Off road operations Knee pads
Elbow pads
Shin guards
Padded full-fingered gloves
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Headphones will not be warn while driving, jogging or walking on roads,
on bikes, or motorcycles (May be used on designated tracks)
The use of cell phones and texting while driving are prohibited. If you
need to talk or text on the phone, PULL OVER FIRST.
Crosswalks will be used when crossing the street. Moving vehicles must
yield to people in the crosswalk lane. (Look for traffic before you walk).
Seat belts will be worn at all times.
Do not ever drink and drive. BAC in Georgia and Alabama
is .08 BAC.
When Passing formations From Rear: -Wait for signal to pass - 10 MPH
From Front: - Pass with caution - 10 MPH
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Off Post Driving
Things to be mindful of:
Speed Limits: Obey all speed posted speed limit signs
Lights and Stop signs: Always come to a complete stop (don’t run red lights)
Turning: Always use your turn signals
Changing lanes:
Always Use turn signals
look over your shoulder before you get over
never reduce speed
Yield to merging vehicles: Don’t hog the road
Things to watch out for
Motorcycles: Motorcycles will dodge through traffic
Busses: Busses will merge and turn without warning
Overloaded trucks: Over loaded trucks will drop items and react slowly
Extremely slow or fast drivers: Not all drivers do the speed limit
Pedestrians: Will dodge out in traffic to get across the road
Road Construction: Can happen on any road without warning
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Other Transportation
Bicycles - Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
Helmet: Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified
Day time - Wear high visibility upper body garments.
Night time -
Must wear reflective garments visible at all times (Can not
be covered)
Bike must be equipped with headlights and taillights.
Physical Training
Joggers must wear a reflective vest or other reflective material
Headphones/Earphones prohibited while jogging or walking.
Construction areas : Avoid using construction areas as exercise
route.
Route Direction: Face traffic when using roadways.
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Weather
Summer Weather 15 Apr – 05 Sep
High heat
High winds
Lightning
Dangerous wildlife
Winter Weather 06 Sep – 14 Apr
Freezing Temperatures
Sleet (minimal)
Snow (minimal)
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Summer Weather and Heat Injury Prevention
Drink plenty of water
Avoid heavy meals at lunch time
Maintain a well balanced diet
Wear appropriate clothing for heat category
Use sunscreen
Follow recommended work/rest cycles
Once a heat casualty always a heat casualty
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Cold Weather HazardsDriving
Check the weather forecast prior to driving
Always leave enough space to allow stopping
Apply brakes gently when going down hills
Carry an emergency supply kit in your car
keep cell phones charged
Have emergency numbers handy
Walking
Walk slowly
Plant entire foot surface before you step off
Dress in layers
Wear shoes that have traction (Not high heels)
Keep your cell phone charged
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Important Contact InformationON POST
Non-Emergency Services: 706-545-2221
Post Information: 706-545-2011
Emergency Services: 911
Environmental: 706-545-2180
Preventative medicine: 762-408- 3606
Industrial Hygiene: 706-626-2958
Occupational Health: 706-545-2186
OFF POST
Emergency Services: 911